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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?
(a) He could not engage in foreign policy decisions.
(b) He was not allowed to personally lead the army.
(c) He could be voted out by the Macedonian assembly.
(d) His wives were chosen by the Macedonian assembly.

2. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
(a) Philip recognized it, and plotted with Olympias to kill Alexander.
(b) Philip recognized it and tried to sire an alternate heir to Alexander.
(c) Philip did not recognize it, and Alexander seized power under his nose.
(d) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.

3. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Darius.
(c) Memnon.
(d) Parmenio.

4. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Tried to poison Philip.
(b) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.
(c) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(d) Arrested and tortured Philip.

5. How many troops did Alexander capture and enslave in the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Eighty.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Two thousand.
(d) Three hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?

2. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?

3. Which Persian king did Alexander oppose in his military campaign?

4. Who was the mother of Alexander?

5. After the battle of Granicus, Alexander established a base in what location?

(see the answer key)

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